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FNS logoFood Distribution Programs
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
Mission is to strengthen the nutrition safety net through commodity distribution and other nutrition assistance to low-income families, emergency feeding programs, Indian Reservations, and the elderly.
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Food Distribution Program State Contacts
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
Find state level contacts for those responsible for administering all Food Distribution Programs except the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR).
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Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
CSFP works to improve the health of low-income pregnant and breastfeeding women, other new mothers up to one year postpartum, infants, children up to age six, and elderly people at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA commodity foods. It provides food and administrative funds to States to supplement the diets of these groups.
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Commodity Supplemental Food Program Eligibility Requirements & How to Apply
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
Find eligibility requirements for those interested in participating in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program(CSFP) of USDA and instructions for applying.
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Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP)
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
Provides incentives to States and Tribes for the effective delivery of nutritious meals to older adults.
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Child Nutrition Commodity Programs
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
Helping American agricultural producers by providing cash reimbursements for meals served in schools, as well as providing nutritious, USDA-purchased food for the Child Nutrition Programs.
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Commodity Food Fact Sheets & Recipes
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
Provides nutrition information and recipes for commodity foods used in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program.
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CookingCreative Recipes for Less Familiar USDA Commodities Used By Household Programs  (PDF|516KB)
USDA. FNS. Food Distribution Division.
A 28-page collection of recipes for less familiar commodity foods. Includes appetizers, beverages, entrees, side dishes, desserts, and breads, all of which use USDA commodities.
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USDA's Collection of Nonfat Dry Milk Recipes  (PDF|675KB)
USDA. FNS. Food Distribution Division.
A 25-page book of recipes using nonfat dry milk. Recipes included for appetizers, hot and cold beverages, entrees, side dishes, breads, sauces and desserts. Recipes have not been tested or standardized by the USDA.
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Last Modified: Aug 18, 2008  
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USDA Food Distribution Programs Cookbooks and Recipes
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